Kogi Motorcycle Union Insists on July 1 Deadline for Reflective Security Jackets
The Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) in Kogi State has declared that there will be no extension of the July 1, 2026 deadline for the enforcement of mandatory reflective security jackets for commercial motorcyclists across the state.
The Kogi State Chairman of MOUN, Comrade Ovoro Abdullahi Ovurevu, gave the warning while speaking with journalists in Lokoja, stressing that commercial riders who fail to comply with the directive will face strict sanctions.
According to him, the initiative has the full backing of Ahmed Usman Ododo and key stakeholders in the security sector as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity in the state and across the country.
Comrade Ovurevu explained that the policy is designed not only to strengthen security but also to boost passengers’ confidence in commercial motorcycle operators by making riders easily identifiable.
He warned that any union member who refuses to obtain and wear the reflective jacket by the stipulated deadline would be heavily sanctioned.
The union chairman noted that all members are expected to procure the safety security jackets on or before July 1, 2026, explaining that the jackets come with unique identification numbers, senatorial district-based colour codes, and the bio-data of each registered operator.
Speaking on the availability of the jackets, Ovurevu assured members that there is no shortage, revealing that branch chairmen across the state have been supplied with enough jackets to meet demand.
“All branch chairmen have been provided with more than enough jackets to go round. With the surplus currently in circulation, there should be no complaints regarding availability,” he said.
He also called on passengers to support the enforcement drive by avoiding patronage of commercial motorcyclists who fail to wear the approved jackets.
According to him, the union’s security campaign slogan, “Operation Know Your Rider,” must receive maximum public support to ensure its success.
While appreciating Governor Ododo and security agencies for their support and recognition of the initiative, the union leader urged members to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and security conscious in the discharge of their duties.
